Suicide bomber reportedly kills 1 near mosque in IranOctober 19, 2012 - 16:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A suicide attacker running from the police reportedly detonated his explosives, killing one person near a mosque in Iran’s southeast. According to The Associated Press, the Iranian state TV said the attack on Friday, Oct 19, in a volatile region near the Pakistani border was a "terrorist attack." It said a suspect tried to enter a mosque in Chabahar port as people gathered for Friday prayers, but was stopped by security guards. As he started to run away, he set off his explosives, killing a passer-by and wounding several people, including policemen. It was unclear if the explosives were detonated by accident. No group claimed responsibility for the attack but the militant Jundallah group, which claims to be fighting for Sunni Muslim rights in mainly Shiite Iran, has been involved in sporadic bombings in the region. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |